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Daily Corinthian Vol. 116, No. 240
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• Corinth, Mississippi • 22 pages • Two sections
Unemployment rate falls throughout area BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Seasonal trends pushed area unemployment rates down during the month of August. Alcorn County’s unadjusted rate for the month was 8.3 percent, dropping from June’s 10.1 percent. Neighboring counties also dropped to single-digit rates as schools resumed classes, freeing the labor market of the glut of student job seekers. Prentiss County was at 8.3 percent,
down from 10.4 percent; Tishomingo County, 9.2 percent, down from 11.6 percent; and Tippah County, 9.8 percent, down from 11.3 percent. Alcorn County had 1,250 unemployed for the month, down from 1,800 a year earlier, when the jobless rate was 11.7 percent. The county had 13,770 employed, compared to 13,610 a year earlier. The county had 119 initial claims for unemployment insurance during the month,
compared to 132 a year earlier, and 763 continued claims, compared to 1,234 a year ago. Regular benefits paid totaled $111,045, compared to $221,912 in August 2011. Results from Mississippi’s non-farm employment survey, which is counted by the location of establishments, reported a not seasonally adjusted employment increase of 7,400 over the month but a decrease of 2,900 from one year ago. Industry sectors registering the largest monthly
employment gains were government, educational & health services, and construction. Across the state, jobless rates decreased in all 82 counties, ranging from 5 percent in Rankin County to 16.4 percent in Clay County. Mississippi’s rate was 8.5 percent, down from 10.2 percent in July and 10.7 percent a year ago. Regional and state unemployment rates were generally little changed in August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statis-
tics. Twenty-six states recorded unemployment rate increases, 12 states and the District of Columbia posted rate decreases, and 12 states had no change. Forty-two states and the District of Columbia registered unemployment rate decreases from a year earlier, seven states experienced increases, and one had no change. The national jobless rate edged down to 8.1 percent from July and was 1.0 percentage point lower than in August 2011.
Police make meth arrest BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com
Staff photo by Bobby J. Smith
Longtime Shiloh Superintendent Woody Harrell speaks at the site of Battery Robinett. Harrell was honored by the Mississippi House of Representatives on Thursday.
A Prentiss County man is facing a felony charge after drugs were discovered during a traffic stop in Alcorn County. Booneville resident Richard Bradley Godwin was arrested by the Alcorn County Narcotics Division for possession of methamphetamine on Tuesday. The arrest followed a traffic stop made by Deputy Mackie Sexton. Godwin was the passenger in the vehicle. During a search deputies discovered two plastic bags of alleged methamphetamine on Godwin’s person, according to Alcorn Narcotics Investigator Jason Willis. Godwin was charged with possession of a controlled substance. Bond was set at $5,000 by Justice Court Judge Steve Little. Deputies Caleb Marolt and Scott Dalton also assisted in the stop.
Legislators honor retired Shiloh superintendent Arena BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com
A proclamation by the speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives and District 2 Rep. Nick Bank honors Corinth resident and longtime Shiloh National Military Park Superintendent Woody Harrell. A group of legislators presented a plaque inscribed with the words of the proclamation to Harrell on Thursday at the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center. The proclamation commends “the esteemed character” of Harrell and congratulates him on upon the occasion of his re-
tirement from Shiloh Park. “When you have friends and folks in the community as passionate about what we do as the people of Corinth, it makes the job easy,” said Harrell. With a 40-year career in the National Park Service and 22 years of service as superintendent at Shiloh, Harrell is the longest serving superintendent in the park’s history. The proclamation outlines Harrell’s life and career and pays tribute to some of his greatest achievements as park superintendent, including obtaining the funds to stabilize and study the Indian mounds
Tishomingo’s biggest yard sale kicks off today BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
IUKA — The biggest yard sale of the season begins today throughout Tishomingo County. Trash and Treasures Along the Tenn-Tom beckons yard sale enthusiasts today and Saturday with two full days of bargain hunting. The weekend also brings the annual air show and fly-in at Segars
Field on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. Sellers and shoppers are encouraged to take part in Trash and Treasures, which runs from Burnsville to Iuka along U.S. 72 and old Highway 72 and north and south of Iuka along Highway 25. It’s a total of more than 50
in the park (that were threatened by erosion); acquiring “buffer” land surrounding the park; and his work on developing the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center, particularly the courtyard and water feature. U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran is quoted in the proclamation, describing Harrell as “a true scholar of the Civil War.” It also pays tribute to Harrells personal achievements. After visiting 397 national parks, Harrell kicked off his retirement with a six-month hike of the Appalachian Trail with his wife, Cynthia. The hike began in Georgia and recently fin-
ished in Maine. “[I]t is the policy of the House of Representatives to commend the dedicated career of remarkable individuals, such as Mr. Harrell, whose career and service should be appreciated by all citizens of this great state,” the proclamation read. “Now, therefore, one behalf of the House of Representatives of the State of Mississippi, we hereby commend the esteemed career of Mr. Woody Harrell and congratulate him upon the occasion of his retirement from Shiloh National Military Please see HARRELL | 10A
Designated sale locations Burnsville ■ Chamber of Commerce - 322 Hwy. 72 ■ Burnsville Shopping Center - Hwy. 72 Iuka ■ Sunflower Antique Mall & Flea Market - 1580 Constitution Drive ■ County jail parking lot - West Bettydale Drive Tishomingo ■ Downtown parking lots - Main Street ■ Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church - 1316 Main Street Belmont ■ C.C. Shook Park - Hwy. 25 Dennis ■ Dennis Discount Grocery - 732 Hwy. 25 South
board seeks teen input BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
The Crossroads Arena Board is looking to youngsters for help. Board members discussed the idea of getting students involved in the type of shows the venue pursues. “What I would like to do is get all the schools involved with a survey,” said Crossroads Arena Operations Manager Greg Moss of the promotional idea. “Students could put down the top five people they would like to see here.” Moss' idea went over well with the board. “That does more than just give us information,” said vice chairman Alva Dalton. “It will make them feel part of the arena.” “If the kids get involved, we already have an audience,” added the operations manager. Moss also pointed out the plan could also be a plus with the arena's dealings with the
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On this day in history 150 years ago Van Dorn’s army is met at the Hatchie River by a Union relief column advancing from Bolivar. The Confederate retreat is halted at the fight at Davis Bridge and the Southerners are forced to find another route over the river.
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